Charleston Flood/Weather Updates (Sunday)

Last update at 12:26 pm on 10/4/15

Here’s the latest regarding the weather/flooding:

MOST IMPORTANT

• Flooding continues with more record rainfall possible (ABC News 4).
• Charleston Police: “If you believe your safety is in danger call 911, don’t wait.“
• The peninsula is still closed. Only residents and emergency personnel are being allowed into the area.
• Here are the current road closures
• Closings and Cancellations
• Dorchester County is encouraging citizens to stay home so they can continue assessment and rescue missions.
  • The county is once again implementing a curfew from 6 pm until 7 am on Monday.
• Charleston County residents with questions about weather conditions can call 843-746-3900
  • SC Emergency Management has created a phone line for severe weather questions: 1-866-246-0133
  • If you are a Charleston resident and need sand bags, Call 843-724-7367. The sandbags have to be picked up, they will not be delivered.
• CPD: Use caution if you are walking as the rain may have popped off manhole covers.
  • Report overflowing manholes by calling 843-727-6800
• Just announced: CARTA is suspending service for the rest of the day. The system is aiming to resume normal service on Monday morning.
• Lowe’s in West Ashley is providing 100 Community Outreach Buckets to the public. The buckets contain gloves, bottles of water, a respirator and trash bags. It is first come first serve. The telephone number for Hall is 843-852-9099.  Lowes is located at 3125 Glenn McConnell Parkway.
• All City of Charleston parking garages are open for residents to park in for free during the rain. Cars must be removed by noon on Monday.
• Follow Holy City Sinner on Twitter for the most up-to-date information, pictures of flooding, and more.

OTHER

• Authorities issue health warnings after flooding causes sewage problems in North area and Sullivan’s Island (Post & Courier).
• Emergency officials: Remain where you are, pray from home (ABC News 4).
• Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is asking customers to limit toilet flushing, washing laundry, dish washing, and other water use that could contribute to increased flow to the wastewater system.
• The town of Folly Beach is open again.
• Both the Citadel and Northwoods Malls will be closed today.
• Historic rainfall totals reported at Charleston Airport (Live 5 News).
• In search of the best Charleston flooding Internet memes (ABC News 4).
• Why Does Charleston flood so often and so easily? (HCS).
• Enter a rain photo contest (Charleston Currents).

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